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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
5
The Sunday School will present its Christmas program on Wednesday evening December 24 at 8 o'clock. Rev. A Almquist of Kackley will conduct Christmas services on Thursday December 26 at 10 30 a m. Everyone is welcome.
Amana Lutheran announces Christmas morning dialetta services at 5 30 a m with special music and a sermon God With Us We With God. Sunday School program Friday at 745 p m. Regular services next Sunday with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m Luther League at 7 p m and evening worship at 8 p m. Annual meeting Tuesday afternoon in January. Potluck by Amana Circle Friday evening January 2 at C A Forsberg’s home.
The Methodist Church invites all to Christmas Day worship at 5 30 a m with special music a Christmas message carols and candlelight The pastor John R Trimble will lead The church offers regular services next Sunday Sunday School at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Methodist Youth Fellowship and Study class at 7 p m A Watch Night service is planned December 31 with a youth party and closing worship to greet the New Year.
Hulda Matilda Eugenia Lofyren Nelson born November 20 1880 in Wimmerby Sweden died December 16 after illness. She moved to Scandia at six months and lived there most of her life. She married Axel F Nelson in March 1912 and had five children Gerhard Ethel Paul Willard Alice. Survived by one brother Charles Lofyven one grandchild Carl Nelson and many relatives. Funeral services held at Hampton Funeral Home and Methodist church with burial in Riverview cemetery. Final words were Dearest Lord help me.
An essay extols daily liberties from speech to church choice and personal business freedom. It blends a patriotic monologue with a community miscellany of holiday visits and local social notes mentioning names and gatherings over a December weekend.
Fred G. Bell chief turret captain from the U S Navy recruiting station at Salina will be in Belleville on Tuesday December 30 to accept men for enlistment in the Navy and Naval Reserves. Bell may be contacted at the Post Office between 11 p m and 2 p m.
The Red Cross will open a sewing room in the basement of the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon. All ladies in the community are invited to participate. Please bring needle and thimble.
To print early next week the Journal will be printed on Tuesday so everyone may receive their paper before New Year’s Day. All news must be in by 9 30 Tuesday morning.
The piece highlights ordinary workers in American industry who, through practical thinking, create improvements. A belt technician extends belt life, a valve designer stops oil leaks, and a shop superintendent speeds a Government gun mount order. The message: opportunity exists for all who work diligently.
Senior Paul Albro earns honor roll. Juniors Edna Mae Haser Lorraine Helvey Darwin Housholder Betty Johnson Laurence Nelson Irvin Nondorf Norma Jean Richards receive honorable mention. Sophomores Norma Coldaizer Everett Lee Johnson earn honorable mention. Freshmen Paul Nelson Joyce Nichols make honor roll with Delores Brown Ronald Clark and Charles Hohman gaining honorable mention.
Eight grade lists show Donna Jean on top with honors and Bet ty Dunn Ardith English and Arthur Cardwell as honorable mentions. Second and first grades feature Jacqueline Cooper Raymond Cardwell Judith Anderson and Anita Anderson with multiple honorable mentions.
A long sale notice lists real estate for sale or trade in Scandia and Republic County. Items include farms from 38 to 308 acres with houses, barns, creeks, and improving structures. Prospects are urged to contact C. E. McKimgon at the Journal office for details.
Scandia Red Cross workers report a satisfactory response to the War Funds drive. Total contributions exceed $115. Donations of 95.00 come from Carl Reece Haggman and Wires The Royal Neighbors Lodge and the Masonic Lodge. Scandia Schools boast 100 percent Red Cross membership and forward $25.65 in cash. Seven new members join: Mrs. Clara Blakeley Walter Preble Frank Peterson A B Johnson Mrs. Myrtle Grubb Mrs. Pearl Gritten and Mrs. Albertina Isaacson.
A wartime message vows American industry will replace munitions, build two battleships per sinking, double aircraft production, and outpace enemy losses. It asserts unity against internal differences as a united front pledges relentless output until swift victory.
Mrs. Joseph Johnson relays from Rev and Mrs B W Selin that Carl Selin is improving and able to return to school after severe injuries in September. Progress is slow but steady with healing advancing. the Selins plan a February southern vacation for Carl.
Laurel and Hardy return in the Christmas treat Great Guns at the Princess Theatre. The comedy screens Wednesday and Thursday December 24 and 25 with nonstop laughs and the duo delivering rapid-fire humor.
The report describes a fluctuating winter spell with a rare electric storm and a brief snow cover. Temperatures hovered around 20 above as snow appeared Tuesday then receded by noon. Social notes mention Mrs. Walter Gilmore returning home, Mrs. Carl Lindecrantz caring for Mrs. A B Johnson, and Anna May Johnson visiting from Stillwater with local residents.
Paramount romance drama fresh portrayal of a metropolitan city life in New York. Fred MacMurray Mary Martin star with Robert Preston Lynne Overman Akim Tamiroff and Puzzy Night. A Merrie Melody cartoon and For Movietone News accompany the feature. Next week Kiss the Boys Goodbye.
The Princess screens the Technicolor musical Week End in Havana for New Year’s Eve and Day starring Alice Faye John Payne Carmen Miranda and Cesar Romero. The show runs Wednesday and Thursday December 31 and January 1 as a festive welcome to 1942. later notes Mrs Lena Lloyd of Belleville visited Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt for Sunday dinner.
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